Author Archives: Deron Snyder
You can pick your team, but you can’t choose your family
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The Wizards’ official social media hashtag is #DCFamily. I have no idea how they arrived at that phrase to describe a team in Washington. It’s a strange choice because a large percentage … Continue reading
Wizards were ready to rumble
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Fear, doubt and uncertainty were in the air Friday night as the Wizards resumed their first-round playoff series against top-seeded Toronto at Capital One Arena. Nothing over the course of two games … Continue reading
D.C. sports smorgasbord: Yum, yum, but pass the Tums
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Three games, two countries, and one city, the latter full of angst-ridden fans watching from afar. Or in other words, Tuesday night in D.C. Trepidation always follows when the calendar conspires to … Continue reading
The bottom plays the top for a reason
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) According to a popular theory entering the NBA playoffs, Wizards-Raptors isn’t your typical No. 1 vs. No. 8 series. Toronto struggled against Washington in the regular season, splitting four games in which … Continue reading
Capitals’ goalie choice smarter than Marlins’ courtroom choice
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *HOW BARRY TROTZ COULD MAKE A BAD CHOICE IN GOAL. The Capitals coach tabbed … Continue reading
Shohei Ohtani strikes batters out and hits baseballs out
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) OK, I need another reminder: Why is it that we don’t see two-way baseball players again? Whatever the reasons, they sound like lame excuses and tired rationalizations after Shohei Ohtani’s performance thus … Continue reading
Martinez comes home and expects to have fun, regardless
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Having already recorded his first victory as a manager – followed by his first series sweep, first four-game winning streak and first two losses – Washington manager Dave Martinez donned the home … Continue reading
Tourney was momentary distraction from money-driven process
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Well, that was nice. Villanova won the NCAA men’s basketball tournament with an old-fashioned college team, nary a one-and-done in sight. Vanquished Michigan was constructed in similar fashion by John Beilein, voted … Continue reading
Women’s Final Four provided sweet return on investment
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) If you’re like me, you didn’t watch much women’s basketball this season. “None” is probably more accurate. But as someone who appreciates the drama of live sports most when championships are at … Continue reading
Even with postponement, Opening Day worth the wait for Nationals
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Opening. Day. The words in concert unleash a flood of emotions. They’re comforting and reassuring. They’re thrilling and exhilarating. They’re full of new hope for old dreams and new life for dead … Continue reading
